Mika and Hudson’s Journey
It is said that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and for one Ocean Springs family, they’ve reached that light. Over the past 18 months, Mika Hartman has experienced heart failure and the birth of…
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Arrested in connection with armed robbery of Moss Point Waffle House
On Thursday, August 15, 2019, in the early morning hours, Moss Point Police arrested four suspects in connection to an armed robbery of the Waffle House located at 7200 Tanner Lane, Moss Point, Mississippi. At approximately 04:37 am, Moss Point…
Man in custody following standoff in Hurley
A nearly eight-hour standoff has come to an end in Jackson County. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, deputies had to forcibly remove 50-year-old Joseph Carroll from a Hurley home. Police arrived on scene at 8 a.m. on Joe Rubino Drive…
Hurricane Camille 50th anniversary
It was a storm that will forever be remembered on the Coast as one of the worst to hit our area. It’s been 50 years since Hurricane Camille made landfall. Harrison County is taking tomorrow to reflect on this landmark…
Ocean Springs School District ranks among top three in state assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education has released their standardized test scores from last year and Greyhound Nation in Ocean Springs may have some bragging rights. Ocean Springs School District was named one of only three school districts in the state…
Labor Day Blitz at the Biloxi Police Department
As another busy holiday on the road approaches, the Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure drivers are careful. Starting today, the department kicks off ‘Labor Day Blitz.’ An increased number of law enforcement officers will patrol the roadways in…
Brandon Smith pleads guilty to second-degree murder
A Moss Point man and former missionary says he does not remember stabbing and killing a pregnant Mississippi woman because he was high on drugs. Thirty-six year-old Brandon Colby Smith pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of 30-year-old Elizabeth Corene…
Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Preps for 50 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Camille
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum has a number of things on tap to observe the 50-year anniversary of Hurricane Camille making landfall on August 17, 1969. News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris gets a rundown of events from Corey…
50 Years Since Camille: Community Plans for Remembering the Life Changing Storm
It's been 50 years since hurricane Camille made landfall in South Mississippi, and she made her mark on our coast forever. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood is joined us live from the Harrison County EOC with a look at how…
Finally Friday with Porsha Williams: Make Sure Your Weekend Plans are Filled
We've made it to the end of the week, but for many of us, the fun is just beginning as we head into the weekend. And if you're still looking for something to do, news 25 today's morning producer Porsha…
#CleartheShelters with Featured Pet Scrat
It’s day five of our weeklong "clear the shelters" drive, and there’s still time for you to help make life better for a local animal looking for a forever home. Today's featured pet is Scrat, a 3-year-old neutered lab mix…
Residents Remember the Faces of Camille
On Friday August 17th, many throughout our area will pause to remember the lives lost and devastation left behind in the wake of hurricane Camille, marking 50 years since South Mississippi was struck by the second strongest hurricane to ever…
Gorenflo Students Head Back to School after Lightning Strike
It's back to school today after lightning struck Gorenflo Elementary School earlier this week, giving students a day off of school yesterday. Teachers, faculty, and staff reported to work at the Biloxi elementary school yesterday as crews assessed damage caused…
The importance of adopting shelter pets
If you know any of us here at News 25, you know we are big on supporting our pet family. This weekend, we are heading to Jackson County Animal Shelter to help clear the shelter. Statistics show that each year,…
McKeithen family honored at First Responders Night
In an effort to support our local heroes, WXXV presented First Responders Night at MGM Park for the Biloxi Shuckers game. It was a really special night at MGM Park as the community came together to support our first responders.…
Airport safety tips
One federal agency was on hand at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today to offer travel tips. The TSA had a display in the terminal today with prohibited items recovered from checkpoints at the airport to show what types of items travelers…
Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival returns to Biloxi
One festival honoring the oyster industry is headed back to Biloxi this year. The Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival is headed back to Biloxi on November 9th after being held in Gulfport last year. A press conference was held…
Dixie Newman wins State Senate race
The certified winner of the Coast’s closest election this primary season is speaking out following the win. Current Biloxi City Council member Dixie Newman was certified yesterday by the Republican Executive Committee. Newman still holds a one-vote lead over Scott…
Mayor King files appeal on veto
Today, Mayor Mario King packed another punch in the Moss Point city battle between the mayor’s office and the board of aldermen. Mayor King authored the nearly 20-page appeal himself that was submitted to the Circuit Court of Jackson County.…
19-year-old Gulfport man convicted of second-degree murder
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Kobe Augustine, 19, from Gulfport, was convicted by a Harrison County jury this afternoon of second-degree murder for the killing of 16-year-old Nigel Poole, also of Gulfport. Augustine was 15 years old at…
Habitual offender sentenced to 35 years
A Lucedale man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on assault and kidnapping charges dating back four years ago. Andrew Williams, 31, was sentenced to two counts of kidnapping in Jackson County in March 2018 and one count…
Ocean Springs police search for armed robbery suspect
Ocean Springs police are searching for the man involved in an armed robbery at a Dollar General on Tuesday. According to police, the suspect entered the Dollar General on Government Street near Walnut Drive, brandished a firearm and demanded money…
First Responders Night at MGM Park
In an effort to support our heroes in blue, WXXV is presenting First Responders Night at MGM Park for the Biloxi Shuckers game. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the game with more.
Mosquito Control out in full force in Harrison County
These pesky summer bugs are out in full force and they’re sure to get under your skin as temperatures stay high and rain continues to fall. This week, the Mississippi Department of Health confirmed two new human cases of West…